No more free hand luggage: Everything you need to know about Ryanair's new baggage rules

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Ryanair has changed its baggage policy yet again, a move that will further restrict what passengers can take on its aircraft for free. Here we outline how the changes will affect your trip.

What is Ryanair doing?

As of November 1, passengers will only be permitted to travel with one small bag (35cm x 20cm x 20cm) free of charge.

Previously, the airline permitted all customers to travel with two items of hand luggage: one small bag and one large bag (no bigger than 55x40x20cm and no heavier than 10kg). However, if they were “Non-Priority”, the larger bag was taken at the gate and put in the hold free of charge.

Now, however, passengers are faced with a decision. Travel with just a small bag; pay...

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